The summer signing has been used in several positions by Jürgen Klopp since joining the club from Stoke City, including a berth behind the front three.
He has made a fine start to life at Anfield, too, with the calm volley against Fulham last weekend his fifth goal contribution in his last six Reds appearances.
McManaman is a fan of the Switzerland international and believes his ability to conjure chances from deep provides Klopp’s side with greater cutting edge.
“He has that little bit of creativity in there, if the front three are not firing or are just off their game.